Justin Maxwell to undergo X-ray
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Maxwell is scheduled to have a routine X-ray taken Tuesday. He's hoping to return in late May or early June.
Jeff Francis to throw bullpen
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Francis will throw from a mound for the first time since suffering his injury. Francis may not have a rotation spot waiting for him upon his return.
Ross Detwiler should be OK going forward
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Detwiler reported improvement with his ailing back Monday after playing catch. He'll throw from a mound later this week.
Josh Johnson solid in rehab outing
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Johnson struck out five batters and didn't walk any over three innings with Class A Dunedin. He gave up one run on three hits.
Johnson used all his pitches and the Blue Jays were happy with his production. He will continue the process of building up his arm.
Eric O'Flaherty to undergo Tommy John surgery
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
The normal recovery time from Tommy John surgery is about a year.
Robinson Cano tweaks wrist after home run
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Cano remained in the game and grounded out to first base in the top of the third inning. Earlier in the game, Cano hit his 13th home run of the season on an opposite-field shot.
David Freese a late scratch
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Freese has inflammation near his right thumb and is day to day. He was spiked during Sunday's game.
Freese is available off the bench and hopes to return Tuesday.
Jayson Werth needs more time
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Manager Davey Johnson said he got an "alarming" report on him Monday. He could miss as much as two more weeks.
Jerry Hairston didn't have MRI
by Peter Madden | Fantasy Managing Editor
by Peter Madden | Fantasy Managing Editor
He has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his knee, however.
Aroldis Chapman available to close
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Chapman blew his second straight save, but manager Dusty Baker said he's available to close Monday against the Mets, MLB.com reports
"He's good to go," Baker said of Chapman on Monday. "You know, this is a funny game. We're extremely happy when it happens to the other guy. Everybody was super-happy when it happened to Kimbrel. When it happened to us, everybody wants to know what's wrong and are looking for answers. Sometimes there are no answers."






